ER Inspections

1. 5 Things to Know About HomeInspection • Home Inspection is one of the most important aspects of home buying which often gets neglected. Once you find the home that fits your expectations and desires, the next thing you need to do is to get a proper home inspectiondone by a certified homeinspector. • It helps in identifying faults or potentially problematic parts of the house that require attention before shifting. Also, it ensures that you are paying for a structure that is as good as itlooks. • But if you are a first-time buyer, here a few things that you must know about homeinspection: • Things you must know about homeinspection • Below listed are a few things that can help you understand home inspectionbetter: • How to get a homeinspector? • If you are new to home buying, you must know that a home inspection before finalizing the deal is particularly important. You can find a home inspector through recommendations from friends, family, look for a certified home inspector online or even through yourbroker. • The most important factor here is that you should hire someone well certified and qualified for thejob. • What does a Home Inspection Typically Includes? • A home inspector looks for faults or safety concerns in thefollowing: • Walls, flooring, roofing, andceiling. • Heating and cooling systems • Electric and plumbing installations • Basements and theattic • Windows, doors,exhaust • Foundation • Insulation • Pests • They inspect the readily accessible components visible around them and make safety judgments. However, they cannot see through the structure and make assumptions about hidden aspects.

2. You must attend theinspection Even if you are new to home buying and have little or no knowledge about it, you should still attend the inspection. Especially if you are a realtor, you will be able to understand multiple aspects and deeper underlyingissues. You can even ask questions, clear your doubts, and get suggestions on fixing the identified problems. However, you must not get in their way and wait for them patiently to complete their work first. For a realtor, fixing the listed problems can be fruitful and even allow higher bidding. Understanding the inspectionreport On receiving the home inspection report, do not get baffled when you see around 100+ faults. A home inspection is quite detailed, and they count even the smallest of faults that could be identified. You can simply focus on the major points and work onthem. You can negotiate home repairs If you are a home buyer and find several problematic issues listed in the inspection, you can negotiate. You can point out the repairs needed to the broker/owner and get the rightbargain. Also, if you are a realtor, making sure that all the issues are addressed and fixed can allow you to bid higher. This will make sure that the bid is fair to the buyer and appropriate to the condition of thehome. If you are a home buyer or a realtor, getting a home inspection is essential for you. Understanding the exact condition of a place allows rightfully quoting of bids and allows negotiation as well. Above all, it ensures the safety of the people shifting to the housetoo.